Strap

Word STRAP
Character 5
Hyphenation strap
Pronunciations /stɹæp/

Definitions and meanings of "Strap"

What do we mean by strap?

A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather. noun

Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects. noun

A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position. noun

A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand. noun

A razor strop. noun

A strip of leather used in flogging. noun

To fasten or secure with a strap. transitive verb

To beat with a strap. transitive verb

To sharpen (a razor, for example). transitive verb

In machinery: The narrow band which surrounds the disk of a steam-engine eccentric and forms the bearing-surface for the eccentric-rod. It is usually separate from the latter and bolted to it, generally in two parts to permit adjustment for wear. noun

An enveloping band of steel, somewhat U-shaped, which passes around the outside of the brasses at the ends of a steam-engine connecting-rod, and, by means of bolts, wedges, and gib and key, makes a solid unit of the connecting-rod end or stub, while providing for easy adjustment or renewal as wear occurs upon the bearings on the pins. noun

In iron ship-building, a narrow-strip of plate or a bar with a wide flange used to unite two parts to each of which the strap is riveted. See also butt-strap and seam-strap. noun

To fasten or bind with a strap: especially in the sense of compressing and holding very closely: often with up or down.

To beat or chastise with a strap.

To sharpen with a strap; strop, as a razor.

To hang.

A narrow strip of leather or other flexible material, generally used for some mechanical purpose, as to surround and hold together, or to retain in place. , noun

A long and narrow piece of thin iron or other metal used to hold different parts together, as of a frame or the sides of a box; a leaf of a hinge; in carpentry, an iron plate for connecting two or more timbers, to which it is bolted or screwed. noun

In botany, the ligule in florets of Compositæ (see ligule); also, in some grasses, the leaf exclusive of its sheath. noun

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

A strip of thick leather used in flogging.

Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.

A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.

The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.

The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.

A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.

(with "the") A championship belt, or by extension, the title.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Strap

The word "strap" in example sentences

*apply teh 50s baving cap wif chin strap n fassen strap* ❋ Unknown (2008)

There was blood visible on the chin strap of his helmet. ❋ Mark Maske (2010)

Two of my favorites are the Feed Bag from British cycling-gear maker Rapha and the Plain Musette from Archival Clothing, whose strap is the same material used on M16 rifle slings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Her fingers groped around wildly, until coming across a thin strap, and she pulled it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I keep it tight enough so that when I am up in the treestand I can actually lean out away from the tree (my harness strap is rated for twice or three times my weight, overkill). ❋ Unknown (2009)

The textile strap is an integral component of the construction, and provides a high degree of stability. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As for her character … Well, you could love her just for her wig with the elastic chin strap and false eyelashes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A textile strap is threaded around all shelves, through milled notches in the wood, firmly tying them together. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In cold weather the Lone Wolf strap is hard to tighten down on. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It has a brim all the way around and a nice chin strap so I never lose it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this revolver the whole top strap is gone and most of both adjoining chambers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As I was stepping up to write the next answer, my right strap from the interior of my foot to the big toe got caught on the platform, and the part where the strap comes together, completely tore off. ❋ Will (2009)

Johnathan, please loosen the chin strap on your tinfoil hat before permanent brain damage occurs and you become even more of a blight on the interwebs. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Anybody figured out yet how he gets that valise to hang inside his jacket when the strap is clearly outside the jacket as it goes over his shoulder. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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